Quiet Halloween Pranks Run Afoul of Town Order
In a quiet Halloween observance last Friday, fear of flu kept crowds small and villagers wary of mischief. A few country youths planned pranks after rumors of special “wops” but were deterred. Morning brought scarecrow fodder shifted across the road and a minor clash with local youths led to orders to appear before Mayor Tanck. the mayor missed the appointment and thirteen youths faced Marshall Yeoman.
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Hallowe'en
Feriee
Minyar
Sugar allotment expansion sparks Iowa town debate
A National Food Administration move raises monthly sugar allowances to three pounds per person for November, lifting half-month purchasing limits. The change, cited to aid beet and cane sugar efforts, trims a press threat and prompts warnings about local business conservatism and shrinking rural papers.
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Minpger
War’s Horrors Drive Resolve Against Short Peace
A damaged excerpt reflects a young Ohio soldier urging his father to heed wartime duties, warning the foe’s fear is only of a fragile peace. It emphasizes completing the task now to avoid another round of conflict and condemns temptation to abandon the job unfinished.
Treasury reports Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions reach $6.87 billion
Final Treasury figures show the Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions totaling $6,866,116,300, exceeding prior estimates. The record amount reflects broad public participation, with extensive regional support and strong investor demand across all denominations.
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Treasury Department
War Savings Stamp Drive Organizes Speakers Bureau in Iowa
A statewide speakers bureau under Carl Kuchnle of Denison enlists over 2100 public speakers to promote War Savings Stamps. The drive targets Iowa’s $14,000,000 quota, peaking on Thanksgiving Day with a statewide buy campaign and honor tags for purchasers.
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Carl ,. Kuchnle
Denison
Towa
Harding
Thiru
Ameri
San
Hais
Stampa. W
Dents
Iowa
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